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KANZA warriors deliver first KC-46 to Pease

Members of the 931st Operations Group, consisting of members from the 924th Air Refueling Squadron and 18th Air Refueling Squadron, two of the Reserve flying squadrons at McConnell dedicated to the KC-46A Pegasus, pose for a photo after delivering the first two KC-46s to the Airmen of the 157th Air Refueling Wing at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H. The 157 ARW is the first Air National Guard Unit to receive the new refueler. (courtesy photo)

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McConnell Reserve unit meets 'bosses'

Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks with guests of a "Bosslift" sponsored by the local Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Aug. 3, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base. During the event, ten civilian employers of 931 ARW Airmen received a first-hand look at how their Reservist employee supports strategic reach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reserve unit meets 'bosses'

(Left to right) Lt. Col. Joseph Oline, 931st Operations Support Squadron Mission Scheduling chief, and Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, fly a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Aug. 3, 2019. Jerry Lazar, Boeing KC-46 Pegasus Tanker Fleet chief, sat in the jump seat during the flight. Lazar was one of ten civilian employers who participated in a "Bosslift" sponsored by the local Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. During the event, civilian employers of 931 ARW Airmen received a first-hand look at how their Reservist employee supports strategic reach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reserve unit meets 'bosses'

(Left to right) Chris Hearne, Textron Aviation Senior Vice President of Engineering, and Cheryl Toms, Hearne’s assistant, take pictures of an A-10 Thunderbolts from 442nd Fighter Wing at Whiteman AFB, Mo., during a "Bosslift" sponsored by the local Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Aug. 3, 2019. The flight was also an example of how highly the 931 ARW values its relationships with their Reservists’ employers, especially when it comes to the challenges associated with Reserve service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reserve unit meets 'bosses'

An A-10 Thunderbolt from the 442nd Fighter Wing at Whiteman AFB, Mo., flys close to the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., during a "Bosslift" sponsored by the local Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Aug. 3, 2019. During the flight, ten civilian employers of 931st Air Refueling Wing Traditional Reservists observed the aerial refueling of the A-10s by a 931 ARW aircrew. . (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reserve unit meets 'bosses'

Two A-10 Thunderbolts from the 442nd Fighter Wing at Whiteman AFB, Mo., flys close to the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., during a "Bosslift" sponsored by the local Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Aug. 3, 2019. During the flight, 11 civilian employers of 931st Air Refueling Wing Traditional Reservists observed the aerial refueling of the A-10s by a 931 ARW aircrew. . (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reserve unit meets 'bosses'

Chief Master Sgt. Kathy Lowman, 18th Air Refueling Wing Squadron boom operator, refuels an -10 Thunderbolts from the 442nd Fighter Wing at Whiteman AFB, Mo., during a during a "Bosslift" sponsored by the local Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Aug. 3, 2019. During the flight, ten civilian employers of 931st Air Refueling Wing Traditional Reservists observed the aerial refueling of the A-10s by a 931st Air Refueling Wing aircrew. . (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reserve unit meets 'bosses'

Ten civilian employers of 931st Air Refueling Wing Airmen pose for a photo before boarding a KC-135 Stratotanker during a "Bosslift" sponsored by the local Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) here, Aug. 3, 2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. According to the official ESGR website, the purpose of ESGR is to educate supervisors and managers of traditional Reservists and develop a greater appreciation for the service of citizen Airmen. The focus of the organization is to promote an understanding of both the National Guard and Reserve as well as encourage support of employers in development of human resource policies and practices that support an employee's participation in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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Ready for the pre-flight

(Left to right) Master Sgt. Jesse Fuller, 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and Lt. Col. Joseph Oline, 931st Operations Support Squadron Scheduling chief and KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, perform a pre-flight check Aug. 3, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base. The inspection being performed on a KC-135 is accomplished on a regular schedule in order keep the aircraft mission ready. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 60 years. This unique asset enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach. It also provides aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied nation aircraft. The KC-135 is also capable of transporting litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical evacuations. This KC-135 flight included ten civilian employers of 931st Air Refueling Wing Airmen received a first-hand look at how their Reservist employees support strategic reach during a "Bosslift" sponsored by the local Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). During the event, the employers flew on a KC-135 with a Reserve aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)

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190719-F-AD239-0036

A KC-46A Pegasus lands at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., July 19, 2019. The aircraft is the eighth addition to McConnell's Pegasus fleet. The installation will be receiving 36 total, next generation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)

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Gloria Golden, mother of the late Capt. Jonathan Golden, 39th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot, gets her picture taken for her Defense Biometric Identification System ID card at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 18, 2019. Golden received the ID card as a part of the Gold Star Family Member program, which allows beneficiaries base access and other privileges on any Department of Defense installation.

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190718-F-CS255-1001

Gloria Golden, mother of the late Capt. Jonathan Golden, 39th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot, gets her picture taken for her Defense Biometric Identification System ID card at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, July 18, 2019. Golden received the ID card as a part of the Gold Star Family Member program, which allows beneficiaries base access and other privileges on any Department of Defense installation.

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RED HORSE

Master Sgt. Johnny Cunningham, 560th RED HORSE Squadron rotational NCO in charge, pours material into a 20-ton dump truck using a front end loader at a construction site on Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station, Minn., July 10, 2019. For the last two and a half months Airmen from the 560th RED HORSE Squadron have been TDY here as part of a hands-on training mission to practice their individual readiness skills in a real world construction project. The project consists of building a new perimeter road and running track for the Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station to make operations more efficient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amber E. N. Kurka/Released)

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Reserve Citizen Airmen build medical and dental clinic in West Virginia

Members of the 931st Civil Engineer Squadron work on the Valley Healthcare Medical and Dental Clinic, June 14, 2019, Talbotton, Ga. The decision to assist the community was made in April by Senior Master Sgt. Howie Burns, who found out about the project after contacting the Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training Program Manager. The IRT is a DoD program designed to help communities in need. Its main goal is to allow servicemembers future deployment training through assisting communities in need with infrastructure, healthcare, transportation, veterinary care and cybersecurity. (Courtesy photo)

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Reserve Citizen Airmen build medical and dental clinic in West Virginia

Tech. Sgt. Trafton Wieland, 931st Civil Engineer Squadron Structures, works on the Valley Healthcare Medical and Dental Clinic, June 14, 2019, Talbotton, Ga.. Beginning May 20, more than 39 members of the McConnell Reserve CES unit took over as the construction team for the new Valley Healthcare Medical and Dental Clinic for a community of 800. (Courtesy photo)

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Reserve Citizen Airmen build medical and dental clinic in West Virginia

Members of the 931st Civil Engineer Squadron pose for a photo, June 14, 2019, Talbotton, Ga. Beginning May 20, more than 39 members of the McConnell Reserve CES unit took over as the construction team for the new Valley Healthcare Medical and Dental Clinic for a community of 800. (Courtesy photo)

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Sundown Parade 2019

Airmen from Team McConnell participated in the Sundown Parade to help kick off Wichita's 2019 Riverfest celebration, May 31, 2019, Wichita, Kan. Team McConnell members took the opportunity throughout the parade to thank community members for their support. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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Sundown Parade 2019

Airmen from Team McConnell participated in the Sundown Parade to help kick off Wichita's 2019 Riverfest celebration, May 31, 2019, Wichita, Kan. Team McConnell members took the opportunity throughout the parade to thank community members for their support. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Takesha Williams, 931st ARW command chief and 507th Air Refueling Wing budget analyst, serve lunch to Team McConnell Airmen June 1, 2019, in the Chisholm Trail Dining Facility, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Heseltine and Williams wanted to give something back to the Team McConnell Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Webb)

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